ATP 3-04.119 — Aviation Security And Support Battalion Operations
ATP 3-04.119 governs security and support battalion structure, organization, responsibilities, functions, missions, and operations.
- Publication number: ATP 3-04.119
- Title: AVIATION SECURITY AND SUPPORT BATTALION OPERATIONS
- Date: 01/25/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers command and control, mission sets, operational environments, aviation employment, maintenance, and logistics operations. It describes readiness, planning, command relationships, medical evacuation, search and rescue, sustainment, and recovery considerations.
Applies to: ATP 3-04.119 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve (USAR), civilian, and contract maintenance personnel unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Security and support battalion organization
- Command and control
- Aerial casualty evacuation
- Search and rescue
- Counter-drug operations
- Decontamination operations
- Aviation maintenance
- Aircraft recovery
Questions and answers
Who does ATP 3-04.119 apply to?
ATP 3-04.119 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States, United States Army Reserve (USAR), civilian, and contract maintenance personnel unless otherwise stated.
What missions does the security and support battalion perform under federal command authority?
The SSBs mission under federal command authority is to perform air movement, aerial sustainment, SAR, reconnaissance/observation, and C2 in support of HS/HD requirements and select permissive OCONUS operations. (paragraph 3-3)
What are aerial CASEVAC missions?
CASEVAC missions are the unregulated transport of injured personnel without onboard medical personnel or equipment. (paragraph 3-23)
What is the difference between aeromedical evacuation and aerial CASEVAC?
Aeromedical evacuation is the timely, efficient movement, and en-route care of casualties provided by medical personnel to MTFs (JP 4-02). (paragraph 3-25)
Where may security and support battalions conduct civil search and rescue missions?
SSBs conduct civil SAR missions in permissive environments only. (paragraph 3-27)